Malaria -- United Kingdom
Noisy and cheeky, they used to be a regular sight in people's gardens as one of Britain's most common birds. But the number of house sparrows has more than halved since the [1970s], and a new study suggests 'avian malaria' may be to blame.
Avian malaria, spread by mosquito, can make sparrows lethargic and unable to eat, killing many through starvation.
Researchers who tracked sparrows in 11 suburbs of London have now discovered almost 3/4 carry the infectious disease.
As warming
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?6581354&promed&0
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